Systems, apparatus, and related methods for weather-proofed wire splicings

Abstract

Disclosed are systems, apparatus and related methods for making weather, fire, or water-proofed wire-to-wire electrical connections.

I claim: 
     
       1. A system for coupling wires comprising:
 a conductive connector for splicing two or more wires featuring:
 a head; and 
 
 a cap comprising:
 a hollow body; 
 a first socket, located on the inside of the hollow body; 
 a second socket, located on the outside of the hollow body; 
 wherein the head is configured for removable input to the second socket so that the connector is releasably secured to the outside of the hollow body of the cap whenever the head is input into the second socket; 
 wherein the head is configured for removable input to the first socket so that the connector is securable to the inside of the hollow body of the cap whenever the head is input into the first socket; and 
 wherein said sockets are configured to receive and releasably retain the head of the connector. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1  wherein said connector features at least one wire receptacle. 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 2  wherein said connector features a means for anchoring a wire within said wire receptacle(s). 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1  wherein the hollow body is filled with sealant. 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 4  wherein the body further comprises a probe-port. 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 5  wherein the hollow body features an open end. 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 6  wherein the open end of the hollow body features a closure. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 7  wherein the wire receptacle recevies the stripped core of at least one wire. 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 8  wherein the cap has one side tapering to a point occupied by an external socket. 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 9  that is defined by a cap closure. 
     
     
       11. The system of  claim 10  wherein the cap closure is defined by a plurality of triangular segments. 
     
     
       12. The system of  claim 11  wherein the triangular segments converge and flex away from the convergence. 
     
     
       13. The system of  claim 12  wherein the connector side receives the set screw into compressive contact with the stripped wire cores. 
     
     
       14. The system of  claim 12  wherein the connector side receives the set screw into clamping contact with the stripped wire cores. 
     
     
       15. The system of  claim 12  wherein the connector is constructed of electrically conductive and malleable material,
 wherein the connector is crimped around the installed wire cores. 
 
     
     
       16. The system of  claim 12  wherein the stripped wire cores are electrically coupled within each wire-receptacle. 
     
     
       17. The system of  claim 12  wherein multiple wires are electrically coupled via the connector. 
     
     
       18. The system of  claim 12  wherein the cap is cylindrical in shape. 
     
     
       19. The system of  claim 12  wherein the cap is further defined by a probe-port. 
     
     
       20. A method for placing sealant around a wire connection comprising the steps of:
 obtaining a conductive connector for splicing two or more wires featuring a head: 
 obtaining a cap comprising;
 a hollow body; 
 a first socket, located on the inside of the hollow body; 
 a second socket, located on the outside of the hollow body; 
 wherein the head is configured for removable input to the second socket so that the connector is releasably secured to the outside of the hollow body of the cap whenever the head is input into the second socket; 
 wherein the head is configured for removable input to the first socket so that the connector is securable to the inside of the hollow body of the cap whenever the head is input into the first socket; and 
 wherein said sockets are configured to receive and releasably retain the head of the connector; 
 
 filling the cap with a sealant; 
 securing the head of the connector to the second socket of the sealant filled cap; 
 anchoring the wires to said connector; 
 unsecuring the connector and wires from the second socket of the cap; and 
 depositing the connector plus wires into the cap.